changed

By rachel h., Travelers Rest, SC

Image Credit: Greg K., New Lenox, IL

I’m still young They say my life hasn’t even begun But I feel like I’m missing out Day by day filling myself with doubt Hanging on a moment Where I begin to recognize Not everything is jaded I need to sacrifice To get where I need to Realize the numerous possibilities I’m looking back My life was a show I had a silent pact Needed room to grow I’m stepping out Seeing shadows resembling myself I forgot how to live Needed you to show me how You had a way with breaking hearts I shoved that reminder in a pile of disregarded thoughts I laughed with splendor Now you can’t deny You gave me purpose a reason why You taught me so many things How to think How to breathe You brought me hope You heard my prayers You killed my doubts Showed me I wasn’t scarred beyond repair You bottled my tears Helped me see It’s up to me to change Live me life Fly with wings So take my heart And set it free Help me turn out everything you want me to be Guide me through this narrow path With you the past is the past I’ve been renewed New state of mind What’s mine is yours trials lasted for a night Becoming a blessing in disguise Bringing strength For you I cry Show me how do what’s right Make my choices Match the date on my hand In this world I am merely a grain of sand Teach me how To be all I can be Set my soul on fire Place dreams in my heart Bring life to my desires Bring a smile to my lips Allow your word to be my daily quench For I am human Just a wrench I need you to bless my life Forget my anger Forget my strife I’m longing for more Open up the many doors For times have changed I’ve been rearranged Simply restored

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